The Ocean of My Being

I have blogged about MSU a lot and everyone who's been reading my blog for some time knows how much I love MSU. Like I've said before, MSU is more than just a place for me, it's more than a home, it's actually a state of being. MSU, for me, means happiness and peace of mind. A few days before we left Manila two weeks ago, we found out that Pres. Arroyo had appointed a new MSU President. It came as a shock because we didn't expect that the present Acting President would be replaced that soon. The acting president, Dr. Ricardo de Leon, assumed the position exactly 2 years and 4 months ago. Coming from the Philippine National Police, Dr. de Leon was met with different reactions by the MSU constituents when he first came to MSU. He was a stranger, an outsider. I, for one, couldn't imagine having a military man (a PMA-er) as president of an academic institution. I even blogged about it then. I was anxious, at that time, because I thought he was really wrong f

We're back home from a week-long stay in Manila. It's always nice to come home to MSU and be welcomed by the cold, foggy weather that the campus is famous for. My Manila trip was nice. I got to meet up with many of my friends; I got to dine in restos I really missed; I got to buy stuff that I've always wanted to buy; and, of course, I got to see my dad and my aunt, whom I haven't seen in quite a while. And, now, I'm back home and full of energy. Classes start tomorrow and I'm excited to see my students. I'm psyched up for work. I know I've complained about not getting enough rest and all, but, after a two-week break, I can't wait to start working my butt off again! I truly missed being neck-deep in work. 2007 was a busy year for me and it was a good year. I hope that this year will be better in all aspects. And, as the year opens, I would like to wish everyone a peaceful and fruitful 2008! :) HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Smile big. Dream big. Do m